Homecoming 2025.

All times listed below are in ET.
Titles in red indicate a separate registration page.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Husky Spirit Day
All Day
Wherever you are, take part by wearing your festive red and black! Snap and share a photo with #HomecomingNU.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Hora Del Cafe
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Latinx Cultural Center | 104 Forsyth St, Boston, MA
The LSCC offers weekly “Hora del Café” meetups during the Fall and Spring semesters. This is a time when all Northeastern community members interested in practicing and learning Spanish can come together for informal conversations in Spanish while enjoying coffee and snacks. All levels welcome!

Alumni Panel: Rewriting Success & Mixer
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
An in person and virtual event hosted by Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) invites alumni to connect in person and online and hear great Northeastern stories.
Join in celebrating First Gen Week!

Northeastern Athletic Hall of Fame
5:30 – 7 p.m. | cocktail hour in Curry Ballroom
7:30 – 9 p.m. | Inauguration of the Class of 2025 in Blackman Auditorium
The night begins with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the Ballroom with the inauguration to follow in Blackman of this year’s prestigious class. Join us to celebrate some amazing alumni athletes.

NUCEAO Fall Mixer
6 – 8 p.m.
Cheeky Monkey | 3 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA
Join the Northeastern University Civil Engineering Alumni Organization and fellow alumni for a night of networking over hors d’oeuvres. Make new connections as we kick off Homecoming 2025!

Homecoming Headliner
Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Show begins: 7:00 p.m.
Matthews Arena
This year’s Homecoming Headliner is Flo Milli, with a special appearance by Empress Of! Northeastern alumni can purchase up to two tickets for the show—just be sure the purchase is made by an alumnus/a and to enter the promo code HCALUM when ordering.

Friday, Nov. 7
Center for Intercultural Engagement Awards Ceremony (Live-Streaming) & Banquet
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The First-Gen Awards Ceremony is a key part of the CIE and the First-Generation, Undocumented, and Low-Income (FUNL) Network’s First-Gen Week, an annual week of signature programming celebrating and resourcing Northeastern community members who are the first in their families to attend college or university in the United States.

Saturday, Nov. 8

One Last Time: Make a Memory at Matthews Arena
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Matthews Lobby
Come to see Matthews one last time and remember all the memories made there! With the planned activities like photo ops and historical displays, come make a few memories more before the games. Your morning hot beverage will be there when you arrive!

Northeastern University Arboretum Tour
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Krentzman Quad, outside of Ell Hall
Join us for a guided walking tour through Northeastern University’s stunning campus arboretum, where urban academics meets natural wonder. This educational experience will take you through carefully curated landscapes featuring diverse tree species, seasonal plantings, and thoughtfully designed green spaces that serve as both aesthetic centerpieces and living laboratories.

**Just added: a 1:00 p.m. tour! Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to join.

Women’s Hockey vs University of Vermont
1:30 p.m.
Matthews Arena
Join with the Northeastern community in cheering on our amazing women’s hockey team at today’s game! This will be the last Homecoming Women’s Hockey Game in Matthews!

Punter’s Last Call at FanFest
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Matthews Lot
Celebrate your Husky spirit by attending this great tailgating event with fun, music, and libations! Make plans to join in the fun after the women’s hockey team’s game against the University of Vermont and before the men’s hockey team’s game against Stonehill! Members of our Young Alumni Advisory Board will be there as well as Cultural Centers like the LGBTQA will join in celebrating Husky Spirit! There will be something for everyone at this year’s FanFest Tailgate party!
Make sure to stop in for Punter’s Last Call

PAACx Conference
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cabral Center | 40 Leon Street, Boston, MA
PAACx is one of the Pan Asian American Council’s signature events. It is a student-run TED talk style event, where we hear from members of our Asian American community on topics they’re passionate about ranging from mental health to sustainability to colonialism.
Concluding the PAACx Conference, there will be a mixer where audience members will have the opportunity to chat with presenters and participants at 109 Hemenway from 9:00-11:00 PM.

Men’s Hockey vs Stonehill College
7:00 p.m.
Matthews Arena
Join with the Northeastern community in cheering on our fantastic hockey team at tonight’s game! This will be the last Homecoming Men’s Hockey Game in Matthews!
Pick up your tickets at the FanFest entrance until 6:30 p.m. If you arrive at 6:30 p.m., your tickets will be at the ticket window inside Matthews’ lobby.

And mark your calendar for Northeastern University’s honoring of our veterans!
Tuesday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day Ceremony
2 p.m.
Veterans Memorial
Don’t forget to attend our annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Please join us for Northeastern’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, honoring all members of the university community who have served their country with distinction.
Reception to follow – business attire requested.

Click here to view a printable map of campus.

View driving directions to the Boston campus.

Parking passes are emailed to those who register for Homecoming events. Homecoming guests will be allowed to park in the 795 Columbus Ave. parking garage

Visit the university bookstore during Homecoming weekend and take advantage of this year’s Homecoming coupon: 20% off one apparel or gift item*.
Extended Bookstore hours:
Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
*See store for details. Restrictions apply.